e often remember the
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the holiday season. However, poverty and homelessness are with us every day of
the year. At Soderberg Insurance Services, Inc. the staff
reaches out to help the homeless every day. The Lynnfieldbased agency is selling delicious See’s chocolates in support of Boston’s oldest homeless shelter.
Founded in 1899, Boston
Rescue Mission provides not
only a clean bed and a nutritious meal to those in need,
but also rehabilitative counseling. Many individuals who
fall into homelessness suffer
with drug and alcohol addic-

tion. Boston Rescue Mission
provides help to those who
have lost their hope.
“We have many visitors
each day,” stated agency president, Kathryn Soderberg,
CPCU. “All members of the
Soderberg team introduce
the fundraiser and the charity to the agency’s clients and
visitors. Almost everyone supports the fundraiser, which
brings us a lot of joy as we
know we are raising money
for a great cause.”
The chocolates sell for $2.50
each. One hundred percent
of the proceeds are donated directly to the charity. For Elba Reyna of Lynn and Maria Caraballo of Wakefield are both employed by Soderberg Insurance
more information, visit www. Services. They are pleased to support the company’s fundraiser for the homeless shelter Boston
brm.org.
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Town in no rush
to fully fund OPEB/
pension accounts
By Christopher Roberson

D

espite a combined liability of $59.9 million in
the town’s Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
and pension accounts,
there is no urgency to fully
fund either one right now.
The OPEB account provides
benefits to retirees, such as
medical and dental insurance, while the pension account is the source of the
monthly checks that are
sent out to each retiree.
To w n A d m i n i s t r a t o r
James Boudreau said Lynnfield has until 2030 to
fully fund the pension account, which carried a liability of $29.1 million as of
June 30, 2016. However,
he said there is no funding
schedule for the OPEB account, which carried a liability of $30.7 million.
According to the town’s
financial statements for
2016, $401,886 was allocated for OPEB and pensions. “It’s what the town
could afford at the time,”
said Boudreau.
However, page 16 of
the financial documents
showed revenues totaling
$55.5 million and expens-

es totaling $53.4 million,
leaving $2.1 million in “excess revenues over expenditures.”
Boudreau said the town’s
OPEB account has a current balance of $934,000.
“It’s on a pay-as-you-go basis; the goal is to put a little
more money in every year,”
he said.
Town Accountant Julie
McCarthy said the $59.9
million liability represents
the total cost of OPEB and
pensions. She also said
the town has continued
to increase the OPEB/pension allocation each year,
adding that it used to be
$100,000. “We’ve continued to increase it,” said McCarthy.
However, McCarthy said
the final figure is at the discretion of Boudreau and
the Board of Selectmen.
“We don’t have any kind of
a dedicated plan for a certain amount,” she said.
Despite the $934,000
in the OPEB account, McCarthy said upcoming retirees should not be concerned about there being
a lack of money to fund
their pension and benefits
packages.

has increased from $7.1 million to $9.2 million.
Vincent Inglese, president
of the Friends of the Lynnfield
Rail Trail, said the $7.1 million
figure was only a “rough estimate” that project engineer
WorldTech submitted to the
State Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
“As part of the preliminar y design submission,
WorldTech submitted an estimate for construction,” said
Inglese. “MassDOT then reviewed the submission and
adjusted accordingly. The
price will likely change again
as the project advances and
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and additional project details
are developed.”
However, Inglese remained
confident that state and federal funds will be available by
2020 “to meet 100 percent of
constructions costs.”
Since the state has already
provided funding for the
preliminary design phase,
Inglese said an additional $300,000 will be required
from both Wakefield and Lynnfield to fund the final design
phase.
In addition, approval for the
rail trail passed by one vote
at Lynnfield’s Town Meeting
in April.
According to the Wakefield/
Lynnfield MA Rail Trail Initiative Facebook Page, the project is included in the state’s
Transportation Improvement
Plan for fiscal years 2020 and
2021.
The required 25 percent of
the Design and Engineering
Plan has also been submitted

to the Department of Transportation for review.
“So, hang in there for a few
more years and we will soon
have another place to bicycle
or walk with our kids or pets
besides Lake [Quannapowitt],” representatives said in a
Facebook posting. “This is truly an example of the old adage: good things take time.”
Originating in Wakefield,
the 4.4-mile trail will cross
into Lynnfield at Reedy Meadow along the old Newburyport Railroad bed.
After exiting the meadow, the trail will pass Reedy
Meadow Golf Course and
Pillings Pond before crossing
Pillings Pond Road at the Lynnfield/Peabody line.
In a November 2015 interview, Janet Long, then-chairman of the Lynnfield Rail
Trail Committee, said she was
leery about taking the trail

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Lynnfield Public Library
receives birthday proclamation

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Janine Saldanha of the Lynnfield Public Library Board of Trustees is pictured with the proclamation.

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n August 4, the Massachusetts House of Representatives
offered its sincerest congratulations to the Lynnfield Public Library in recognition of the library’s 125th Birthday Celebration on July 22, 2017. Since opening in 1892, the library has
expanded and grown, and it now has a collection of 72,000
items, an average of two programs per day and 200 daily visits to the library’s web page, and it provides services to over
300 individuals per day.

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~The Advocate Asks

Police Capt. Karl Johnson reacts to recent fentanyl incident
In this week’s Advocate Asks
interview, we asked Police Capt.
Karl Johnson for his reaction to
the recent fentanyl incident in
Chelsea in which three police
officers were taken to the hospital after being exposed to the
drug. In response, the Chelsea
Police Department will be purchasing an array of protective
equipment for its officers.
Q: What is your opinion
about what happened with
three police officers in Chelsea?
A: The Chelsea incident is unfortunate; I’m glad to see that
those three officers emerged

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through the meadow. In the
25 years that the railroad has
been out of use, the Saugus
River has washed over the
tracks and has submerged
approximately 400 feet of
the rail bed in about six inches of water.
Although there had been
discussions about a rail trail
going back to the late-1970s,
it was not until 2004 that the
idea gained enough traction
to form a committee.

from it without serious harm
and I applaud the Chelsea Police Department’s proactive efforts to safeguard its members
by acquiring protective gear.
Q: The Chelsea Police Department will be investing in
masks, eyewear and gloves to
protect its officers. Do you believe the same precautions are
needed for your department?
A: For law enforcement generally, it serves as a cautionary
tale, a reminder that we cannot
possibly prepare for every contingency, our best efforts notwithstanding.

Although the tracks are
abandoned, the property is
still owned by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and TR Advisors.
Therefore, Long said a 99year lease needed to be negotiated by officials in Wakefield and Lynnfield. However, Inglese said a lease agreement has yet to be agreed
upon.
The state also earmarked
$39.7 million to be spent
from 2015 to 2019 on pedestrian and bike trails.

Q: Is there an estimate in
terms of what these items
might cost?
A: I can’t speak to the cost
of such protective gear, but I
can tell you that disposable
gloves, for example, are used
frequently and are worth every
penny spent on their purchase.
Q: Do your officers encounter situations involving fentanyl on a regular basis?
A: The majority of the Lynnfield Police Department’s officers are EMTs. Each cruiser is
equipped with a medical bag
containing gloves and masks,
along with the other equip-

Q: What safety precautions
do you currently have in place?
A: While fentanyl is not encountered here on a regular
basis, its regional presence
seems to be growing. It only
stands to reason that we’ll see
an increase in proportion to
the trend.

Q: Do you see fentanyl as a
major threat going forward?
A: Lynnfield officers are regularly updated on incidents
such as the Chelsea situation
through roll call training and
email distribution of outside
training materials. Protective
gear has been standard for
several years and new gear is
always considered.

However, not ever yone
has been pleased about the
plans for a rail trail, as Long
said a group of residents
banded together to form Citizens of Lynnfield Against the
Rail Trail.
“We are convinced that this
project will create new costs
and dangers for Lynnfield
and for our fellow residents,”
they said in a statement on
their website, http://www.
notforlynnfield.com.
The group had no further
comments at this time.

hen he was 14 years old,
Luke Taber began selling
bedroom furniture with his
father and has never looked
back.
“I love the product, I love
what we do; we deliver a lot
of kids’ first beds,” said Taber,
who is now 37 and the operations manager at Bedrooms
on Route 1 South. “It feels
good, it feels like you’re doing the right thing.”
In the same vein, Taber said
their line of Maxtrix Kids Furniture continues to be the
store’s top seller. He said cus- Bedrooms’ expansive showroom includes not only bedroom sets but top name brand mattresses including Serta and
tomers are attracted to Max- Simmons mattresses.

trix products, as the same bed
can be converted into a loft
bed or a bunk bed to accommodate the changing needs
of a growing child. “It’s basically à la carte,” said Tabor.
“They’re really a dedicated
youth furniture line.”
Although business is typically steady throughout the
year, Taber said July and October tend to be the most profitable months, adding that July
was the store’s best month
thus far in 2017.
“There’s never a dull moment here at Bedrooms,” he
said, adding that the store has
done well for a small business

on Route 1.
Taber also said Bedrooms’
products are made from either Canadian birch or maple and are tested for quality using European standards.
“They base everything off European standards, which are
a lot tougher than U.S. standards,” he said. “It’s not going
to be that $999 [Discount Furniture] special that you’re going to get a year out of.”
Taber said having a diverse
product line and personalized
customer service is what sets
Bedrooms apart from its com-

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Parishioners serving
at My Brother’s Table

Pictured is the Dias family – from left to right: Sarah (15), Christian (13), Roy and Esmeralda –
serving dinner at My Brother’s Table in Lynn on August 3. (Photo courtesy of Ken Kasprzak)

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he parishes of the Lynnfield
Catholic Collaborative have
a long history of supporting
the mission of My Brother’s
Table (MBT). St. Maria Goretti volunteers plan menus and
purchase, prepare and serve
dinner four times a year. Volunteers from Our Lady of the
Assumption, in conjunction
with St. Vincent de Paul, serve

meals on the last Thursday of
every month, as well as on New
Year’s Eve. Individual parishioners also volunteer as their
schedule allows, and pursue
initiatives such as organizing
food drives.
MBT serves meals at their
Lynn facility seven days a week
to the hungry, as well as provides meals to homebound

hristina Troisi made the
Dean’s List for spring 2017
at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., for her outstanding
academic achievement during the spring semester of the
2016-2017 year. Christina is the
daughter of Mark and Debbie
Troisi of Lynnfield. She is a junior in Cornell’s School of Industrial Labor Relations (ILR).
Juniors in ILR must have a semester grade point average of
3.6 or greater to make Dean’s
List. Christina is majoring in
ILR and minoring in Business.

The ILR School of Cornell
University is the leading college of the applied social sciences, focusing on work, employment, and labor policy issues and practices of national
and international significance.
ILR’s mission is to prepare leaders, inform national and international employment and labor policy and improve working lives.
Christina is also Editor-InChief of the Cornell Disability
Law Journal and president of
her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega.
The new Berry Tavern sits on the
same site as the tavern in 1748.
The goal, as it was in earlier years, to
provide an atmosphere of hospitality,
fine food and good cheer.

THE LYNNFIELD ADVOCATE – Friday, August 11, 2017
lectual or developmental disability and family or friends providing care for them at home.
Amendment supporters said
the commission would determine how a property tax reduction can help disabled individuals or families taking care of
them by freeing up this money
to remodel the home to better
accommodate the person and
to buy necessities like medical
equipment, ramps and guards.
Katzen
(A “Yes” vote is for the amendgrams in addition to or instead ment.)
of the current sheltered Eng- Sen. Thomas McGee Yes
lish immersion program that
requires all students, includPROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
ing those not yet fluent in Eng- FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTlish, to be taught English by be- ERS AND EMTS (S 2124)
ing taught all subjects in EngSenate 39-0, approved an
lish and to be placed in Eng- amendment allowing local citlish language classrooms. The ies and towns to give volunteer,
current law was approved by call or auxiliary firefighters and
Massachusetts voters on a bal- emergency medical technilot question in 2002.
cians up to a $2,500 property
Another key provision es- tax exemption for doing voluntablishes a Seal of Biliteracy, teer work in their city or town
an award given by a school to which has opted into this prorecognize students who have gram. Local cities and towns are
attained proficiency in more not required to offer the volunthan one language.
teer program.
Supporters said schools need
Amendment supporters said
the flexibility to implement a these people work hard withprogram that will fit the needs out pay and local communities
of their students rather than should have the right to offer
the “one size fits all” current them property tax relief.
law. They argued that the Eng(A “Yes” vote is for the amendlish immersion mandate is not ment.)
working and noted that these Sen. Thomas McGee Yes
students continue to lag behind their peers in high school
HOW LONG WAS LAST
graduation rates and going to WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon
college. They expressed con- Hill Roll Call tracks the length
cern that Massachusetts stu- of time that the House and Sendents will quickly be left be- ate were in session each week.
hind when applying for jobs Many legislators say that legisthat require bilingual skills in lative sessions are only one asthe growing global market.
pect of the Legislature’s job and
(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)
that a lot of important work is
Sen. Thomas McGee Yes
done outside of the House and
Senate chambers. They note
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION that their jobs also involve comFOR DISABLED (S 2124)
mittee work, research, constitS enate 38-0, approved uent work and other matters
an amendment creating a that are important to their dis20-member special commis- tricts. Critics say that the Legsion to determine the feasibil- islature does not meet reguity of establishing local option larly or long enough to debate
property tax deduction programs for persons with an intel-

Beacon Hill
Roll Call
By Bob
THE HOUSE AND SENATE:
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls
from prior Senate sessions in
July.
There were no roll calls in the
House or Senate last week.
ENGLISH L ANGUAGE
LEARNERS (S 2125)
Senate 39-0, approved a bill
that would give public school
districts the power and flexibility to offer other English
Language Learner (ELL) pro-

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Three more arrests made in Northeast fraud ring
By Christopher Roberson

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n Aug. 4, Lynnfield Police took three more individuals into custody suspected of participating in a
New York-based fraud ring.
The suspects are Marvin Silver, 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
David Duke, 30, of Queens,
N.Y., and Demetrius Cummings, 48, also of Brooklyn. They join two other suspects – Tajane Vivas, 20, and
Joseph Palaco, 27, both of
Bronx, N.Y. – who were arrested on July 3 and are believed to have been involved
in the same fraudulent operation.
According to police, the
group of fraudsters have
hacked into residents’ email
and Amazon accounts to
order items which are then
picked up at the United Parcel Service (UPS) store on
Kimball Lane. When picking

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and vote in public view on the
thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They
note that the infrequency and
brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irrespon-

Demetrius Cummings, 48, of David Duke, 30, of Queens, Marvin Silver, 29, of Brooklyn,
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Photos courtesy of the N.Y.
N.Y.
Lynnfield Police Department)
statement. “All of the fraudu- Duke have been charged
up the packages, counter- lent transactions have been with conspiracy to commit
feit identifications are used for Cannon cameras worth larceny.
which include the victim’s approximately $3,200 or Ap“The Lynnfield Police and
name and address.
ple Mac Book Pro comput- UPS Loss Prevention have
“These offenses have been ers valued at $2,000. It is be- aggressively pursued this incommitted using the same lieved that this ring has sto- vestigation,” Johnson said in
method which indicates len over $100,000 worth of a written statement. He said
they are par ticipating in goods.”
at least one of the suspects
a larger ring of fraud and
Police Capt. Karl Johnson is being held on $100,000
theft,” police said in a written said Silver, Cummings and bail.

sible late-night sessions and
a mad rush to act on dozens
of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.
During the week of July
31-August 4, the House met for
a total of 38 minutes while the

TUES. AUGUST 1
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THURS.AUGUST 3
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Silver, Duke and Cummings
have been arraigned in Peabody District Court. According to the Clerk’s Office, Cummings is scheduled to be back
in court for a pretrial hearing
on Aug. 28. The decisions regarding Silver and Duke have
not yet been rendered.
UPS Spokesman Matthew
O’Connor said it is possible
that the fraudulent transactions did not take place at the
UPS store, but rather at one
of the company’s distribution centers. He also said all
UPS employees are trained to
check an individual’s identification before releasing a
package. However, he said,
there is little the company
can do beyond that point,
adding that any fraudulent
transactions must be settled
between the merchant, the
police and the consumer.
“That’s out of our scope of
visibility,” said O’Connor.
a.m.
Senate 11:13 a.m. to12:37
p.m.
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Lynnfield Rotary Club’s 2017 First Responder’s Day

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he Lynnfield Rotary Club
would like to invite you
to the second annual First
Responder’s Day at the
Lynnfield Common on
Monday, September 11
from 6:00-7:15 p.m. The
purpose is to honor our
brave men and women who
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sponsored by the Town of
Lynnfield and the Lynnfield
Rotary Club – from 6:15 p.m.
to 7:15 p.m.
The Club is looking for

sponsors for the event. All
proceeds after expenses will
be donated to the Lynnfield
fire and police associations.
If you are interested in participating or sponsoring the
event, please contact Jason
Kimball at his law office at
781 334 3200/johnhkimball3rd@gmail.com.

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petition. “We’re a specialty
store, we have all the options,”
he said, adding that their beds
are available in “at least three
to four” different colors.
Taber also emphasized that
none of his customers are ever
treated like mere numbers.
“We know customers’ names,
where they live and what they

do,” he said, adding that many
of the same faces come back
for additional purchases.
In addition, Taber said Bedrooms offers a line of adult furniture and features an array of
Serta mattresses.
Taber also said Bedrooms
is in the process of becoming
more involved with the city

and is currently exploring different opportunities for community outreach.
Bedrooms is open Monday
through Friday from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m., on Saturday from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
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When summer heat calls for a
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Another excellent low-cost option for lighter data users, and
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service by Consumer Reports seven years running, Consumer Cellular offers a variety of “pay for what you need” talk and
connect plans that let’s you choose exactly what you want.
Their talk plans start at $10 per month plus 25 cents per
minute used for infrequent callers, or $15/month for 250 minutes, $20/month for 1,500 minutes, and $30/month for unlimited minutes.
And their connect plans for text messages and cellular data
run $2.50 per month for 300 texts and 30 megabytes (MB) of
data, $5/month for 2,000 text and 200MB data, $10/month for
unlimited texts and 500MB, $20/month for unlimited texts and
1.5GB, $30/month unlimited texts and 3GB, and $40/month
for unlimited texts and 5GB.
Consumer Cellular, which offers 5 percent monthly fee discounts to AARP members, also lets you bring your own smartphone by offering free SIM cards. Or, you can purchase a wide
variety of Android and Apple iPhones along with the seniorfriendly Doro 824 SmartEasy for $100.
Lifeline Program
If your income is low enough, another option to check into
is the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a federal program
that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy that could go towards
your smartphone service.
To qualify, you’ll need to show that your annual household
income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – which is $16,281 for one person, or $21,924 for two. Or,
that you’re receiving certain types of government benefits,
such as Medicaid, food stamps, SSI, public housing assistance,
veterans pension or survivor’s pension benefit, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands.
To apply, contact a wireless provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program (see LifelineSupport.org or call
800-234-9473) and ask for an application form. Be sure to check
all wireless providers in your state because some offer better
services – like a free smartphone, monthly talk time minutes,
unlimited texting and some cellular data – than others.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman,
OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to
the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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LYNNFIELD POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
6:44 p.m. Caller repor ts
suspicious man drinking in back
parking lot at 12 Salem St.
Officer reports person was sent
on his way.
10:58 p.m. – Caller at Winchester
Drive residence reports kids
playing loud in the street.
Officer reports kids sent on their
way.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
9:30 a.m. – Summer Street
resident reports receiving a
scam phone call claiming her
possessions were going to be
repossessed via a warrant.
4:00 p.m. – A lost dog that was
found on front porch at 333
Summer St. was returned to
owner.
4:20 p.m. – A Jack Russell Terrier
that was found at 2 Baldwin Ln.
without a collar was brought to
the station and reunited with

owner.
9:50 p.m. – Caller reports two
vehicles sitting in parking lot
with lights on at 1105 Summer
St.; one vehicle behind the
building, the other in front.
Officer reports one of the
vehicles had pulled over to text
a message.
11:12 p.m. – Amanda
Goffermann, 18, of Peabody,
was summonsed for unlicensed
operation of a motor vehicle.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
7:44 a.m. – Main St. resident
reports crew working at the end
of his driveway and doesn’t
know who they are and wants
them to leave. Dispatched
officer reports that it’s a National
Grid crew working in the area –
not at resident’s driveway.
9:32 a.m. – Lucenia D. Martinez,
48, of Hartford, Conn., was
summonsed for operating a
motor vehicle with license

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
4:31 p.m. – A Sylvan Circle
resident reported someone is
doing work on a car and has a
patio umbrella over the vehicle.
The caller states the vehicle
hasn’t moved for six days and is
blocking his view.
9:30 p.m. – A caller reported her
daughter was walking with a
friend between buildings at
Lynnfield Commons on N.
Broadway and they stated that
a vehicle might have been
following them. The daughter
stated she had seen the car in
the area before and the operator
of the vehicle had come out of
the woods behind the building.

he Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative invites all to a
presentation on Palliative
Care and Advanced Care Planning at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish’s Church Hall
(758 Salem St., Lynnfield) on
Wednesday, September 13,

from 10:00-11:00am.Offered
by the Archdiocese of Boston’s
Initiative for Palliative Care
and Advance Care Planning,
this informational session will
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If you have questions or
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2:29 p.m. – Caller reports that a
grey Honda Fit struck his vehicle
then left the scene at 120 Market
St. A license plate number was
given to police.

LCWD Outside Water Use Restriction
The Lynnfield Center Water District has a year round watering
restriction. By order of the Mass Department of Environmental
Protection, sprinkler use is permitted 5:00PM to 9:00PM on even
numbered calendar days only. A hand held hose may be used at
any time. Violations of the restrictions are subject to a fine or
fines. Excess watering outside of this time period causes low
pressure affecting both Fire Protection and everyday use.
Further restrictions may be imposed by the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection and will be posted on
the District web site www.LCWD.US and published in local
newspapers.
Customers are cautioned that excessive outside water use will
result in a very high water bill due to the tiered water rates that
are intended to promote conservation per Mass DEP.

The Advocate’s
Super Trivia Quiz
1. On Aug. 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first public speech at a
conference in what Massachusetts locale?
2. In what U.S. state would you most likely see a bald eagle?
3. What was Shakespeare’s wife’s name?
4. In what country did the game of chess originate?
5. Why wasn’t the World Series held in 1994?
6. What longtime popular Walt Disney movie about a woodland creature
premiered on Aug. 13, 1942?
7. What was the cookie Fig Newton named after?
8. Who was the youngest player elected to the baseball Hall of Fame?
(Hint: initials SK.)
9. On Aug. 15, 1877, what word did Thomas Edison advise to use when
answering the phone?
10. What actor said, “Acting is not an important job in the scheme of
things. Plumbing is”? (Hint: initials ST.)
11. What host and scriptwriter of “The Twilight Zone” died in 1975?
12. What power did most car engines use before gasoline?
13. On the album “Still Crazy After All These Years,” who sang that there
are “Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover”?
14. Who said, “I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I
keep his house”? (Hint: initials ZZG.)
15. On Aug. 16, 1896, gold was discovered at Klondike Creek in what
territory?
16. On TV, who were “The Honeymooners”?
17. What composer/lyricist said, “The toughest thing about success is that
you’ve got to keep on being a success”? (Hint: initials IB.)
18. What physician who described a malignant lymph tissue disease was
born on Aug. 17, 1798?
19. What is thought to be the most popular hot dog topping?
20. In what children’s book is the line, “The crickets felt it was their duty
to warn everybody that summertime cannot last forever. Even on the
most beautiful days in the whole year …”? (Hint: author initials: EBW.)

he Lynnfield Rotary Club
had yet another successful Golf Tournament this
year. We saw a significant
jump in sponsorship with
over seven new hole sponsors this year – and 46 total new hole sponsors over
the past three years. Fun
was had by all followed by a
great meal by Countryside
Deli and auction by local Attorney Jay Kimball. The winning team was led by Tom
Adamczyk, the former chair
of the Lynnfield Rotary Golf
Tournament, who has kindly continued to support the
event.
The Lynnfield Rotary Club
is thankful for all the players
and sponsors who supported the event. A very special
thanks to MarketStreet of
Lynnfield for continuously
being the tournament’s Corporate Sponsor over the past
many years. Herb Chambers
Flagship Motorcars donated a hole -in-one contest
with the winner to receive
a free two-year lease on a
new Mercedes; unfortunately, no golfer was so lucky. In
addition, special thanks to
this year’s Major Sponsors:
The Savings Bank; The Kimball Family; First Financial
Trust; JM Electrical Company, Inc.; Eastern Bank of Lynnfield; Herb Chambers of
Flagship Motorcars; Schumacher Dental; Attorney Jay
J. Curley, Esq., of Wakefield;
and Wakefield Co-operative
Bank.
As usual, Donnie Lyons,
the Golf Pro at Ready Meadow, ensured the course was
in fantastic shape. Thank you
to him and his crew for all of
their work and support.
This is traditionally the
club’s largest fundraiser,
and this year did not disappoint as we raised nearly $12,000.00 after all expenses being paid. The Lynnfield Rotary Club focuses
its support on local needs
in Lynnfield. The club also
supports charitable needs
in surrounding communities and internationally. The
club is looking to focus its efforts on supporting the Lynnfield War Memorial initiative along with rebuilding
Partridge Island Trail.
Thank you to the supporters and players who made
this event so successful. If
you are interested in participating or supporting next
year’s event, please contact
the Rotary Golf Chairman,
Jason Kimball, at his law office at 781-334-3200.

THE ADVOCATE HOROSCOPE
Aries (March 21st-April 20th): Some big changes have been
in the air- but they aren’t necessarily about you. People may be
moving, changing jobs or even breaking up. Be there for those you lovebut claim sometime next week to treat yourself good!
Taurus (April 21st-May 20th): A couple of arguments may
have occurred recently- and problems are likely rooted in your
work/family balance. Everybody needs you! But put your foot down and
claim back some of your time, the demands for attention are likely
ridiculous anyways. Even if they don’t agree with you now, they will
come around soon.
Gemini (May 21st-June 20th): As Mercury starts to go
retrograde this week, be prepared to hold your tongue! Word
vomit, or mindless jib jab that can get you in trouble, is likely to come
out. Play the role of the listener for a couple days, and you won’t make
a mess!
Cancer (June 21st-July 22nd): The full moon along with the
eclipse likely shook you up a bit. Its energies are so influential
to you as a Cancer, and now is a good time to face any of the ugly
emotions that came up. Next weekend double check all plans- the
retrograde could cause some communication mishaps!
Leo (July 23rd-August 22nd): Think, think, think before making
any big decisions as the week ends. Go by YOUR gut, not what
you think others want. Plans might not go accordingly next week at workbut it’s going to take some teamwork to solve problems, not just one
leader!
Virgo (August 23rd-September 22rd): This weekend a couple
of word slips and small lies are likely. You won’t be feeling 100%
yourself, and later might be thinking “why did I say that?” Let it go Virgo!!
We all act weird sometimes, and you’re the least likely to. Have a strange
day; it’s okay.
Libra (September 23th-October 22rd): “Take a chance on me,”
by ABBA should be your theme song this weekend. There are
likely many potential new friends and connections already around youthat have likely also been trying to strike your fancy! Be open, give them
a chance, and you are going to be surprised…
Scorpio (October 23rd-November 22nd): If you didn’t get to
the beach this week, get there next week! Doesn’t have to be
the beach, but a nice body of water for you to do nothing by and let go
of all the moon’s emotional influence lately. You’re feeling it, stress is
high, this too shall pass! Claim your you time.
Sagittarius (November 23rd-December 21st): As tensions
come and go this weekend and into next week thanks to Mercury
retrograde, hold back from responding right away. Thinking before
speaking is key to getting through these tough weeks, and you don’t
need to be carrying any extra guilt!
Capricorn (December22nd- January 19th): You may
suddenly be the great advisor at work next week. You advice
will be coveted, and almost demanded at certain points. Help with what
you can, but be careful of stepping on any superiors’ feet by accident.
Watch over your belonging next week, the retrograde wants to swipe
your sunglasses, wallet or any other small necessity!
Aquarius (January 20th- February 19th): The full moon in
your sign brought up some big changes, that probably still have
to actually be put in motion. Don’t ignore the signs and realities you
faced last week, if something isn’t okay it just isn’t okay- now do
something! Back up files/important documents on your computer next
week just to be safe!
Pisces (February 20th- March 20th): Stop seeking, start
listening Pisces! Whatever it is that your heart is desiring, chase
it. Asking people what they think you should do, or researching isn’t
going to give you the long term answer you need. That’s within you (cue
cheesy movie music.) Don’t take a risk at work next week, time and
money are limited.

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Knishes and More at Temple
Emmanuel on Sept. 10

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n Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10
a.m., Temple Emmanuel
Chef Susan Silbovitz will demonstrate how to make delicious potato knishes and
promises a surprise or two. All
foodies are welcome to attend
the free event. Although walkins can come, Susan would
prefer registrations so she will
know how to plan. Call in 919605-0523 or email sbreger94@
gmail.com. Temple Emmanuel
is located at 120 Chestnut St.
in Wakefield.
Temple Emmanuel is a small,
open and welcoming Jewish
community in Wakefield, Mass.
We offer a contemporary approach to Judaism while maintaining a respect for traditional
Jewish values. We invite all to
participate in our active schedule of religious services, educational and cultural events. We

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are a member of the Jewish
Reconstructionist Movement.
Shabbat services with Rabbi
Greg Hersh are held each Friday evening and the first and
third Saturday morning. For
more information: www.WakefieldTemple.org or Facebook.
com/WakefieldTemple.

he Lynnfield Center Water
District has a year round
watering restriction.By order of the Mass Department
of Environmental Protection, sprinkler use is permitted 5:00PM to 9:00PM on
even numbered calendar
days only.A hand held hose
may be used at any time.Violations of the restrictions are
subject to a fine or fines.Ex-

cess watering outside of this
time period causes low pressure affecting both Fire Protection and everyday use.
Further restrictions may be
imposed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and will be
posted on the District web
site www.LCWD.US and published in local newspapers.
Customers are cautioned

C

that excessive outside water
use will result in a very high
water bill due to the tiered
water rates that are intended to promote conservation
per Mass DEP.
Customers may contact the
Lynnfield Center Water District Office at 1.781.334.3901
or refer to the District’s web
site www.LCWD.US for more
information.

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O B I T UA R I E S
Arthur H. “Hank”
Hanson, Jr.

ge 90,
beloved
husband of
Mary (Meoli) Hanson, died
peacefully
on Monday July
31, 2017 at the Lahey Medical Center Hospital in Burlington,
following an extended illness, while in the comforting presence of his family. Born in Revere, Hank was
the son of Arthur H. and Gertrude (Miller) Hanson, Sr. He
was predeceased by siblings

Raymond, Francis, Walter,
Dorothy, Frederick, Charles,
George and Lawrence. He
grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett Vocational High School. He enlisted in
the United States Navy during World War II and was stationed in the Philippines. As
a skilled mechanic, in 1952
he founded H & H Industrial Service, Inc. in Woburn
where he and Mary worked
as a team until they sold the
business in 1996. Hank was
a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Everett, and
loved to bowl with his brother-in-law, Arthur Lynch. He
enjoyed being outdoors,

whether golfing at the Thomson Country Club in North
Reading or tending roses and
growing the tallest tomato
plants in Lynnfield. He had
a gift for illustrating etched
drawings on wood canvas,
especially eagles, lighthouses, and Disney characters.
Most especially, he was dedicated to family and cherished
his grandchildren. He looked
forward to Friday night card
games with pizza or Chinese
food with son, Eric, and family and Sunday phone calls
with son, Skip, which usually
ended in fits of laughter. He

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OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 14
was a friend to many. In addition to his wife, Mary, with
whom he shared 68 years of
marriage, Hank is survived
by two sons; Arthur (wife Linda) Hanson, III of Wilson, NC
and Eric (Wife Carolyn) Hanson of Andover; seven grandchildren, Corinne Burgerhout (husband Kasper), eric
Jr. (wife Lindsey), Peter (wife
Elizabeth), Jeffrey, Laura, Elizabeth, and Katherine Hanson; and one great-granddaughter, Emily Hanson, and
several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service on Sunday,
August 6 in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.
Cremation followed the service. Memorial donations
may be made to the St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit
www.ccbfuneral.com for online obituary or sign condolences. Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn
St Peabody, MA 01960

Doris M. (Silverio)
Ferrante

A

t age 96, of Worcester, formerly of Everett on July
30th. Beloved wife of the late
Domenic C. Ferrante. Lov-

ing mother
of R ichard
J. Fe r ra n te and his
w i fe E l l e n
of Worcester as well
as the late Robert J. Ferrante who is survived by his
wife Susan Wells Ferrante of
Marblehead. Loving sister of
Pauline Giannelli as well as
the late Francis Silverio. She
is survived by her 6 beloved
grandchildren, Mark, Jay,
and Adam Ferrante, Shannon and Michael Dierks and
Lauren Ferrante. She is also
survived by many loving
nieces, nephews, great nieces & a great nephew. Funeral was held from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral
Home, Everett, on Friday, August 4. Her Funeral occured
at the Immaculate Conception Church, Everett. In lieu
of flowers donations in Doris’
memory may be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association, 480
Pleasant St., Watertown, MA
02472. Her interment was
private. Roccco-Carr-Henderson F.H. 1-877-71 Rocco
RoccoFuneralHomes.com

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f Everett, formerly of
Boston, on August 1.
Loving mother of Gwendolyn “Vickie” Stanley. Loving
sister of Opheila Boyd of TN
and beloved Nana of Zenda
Cole and Wayne Stanley.
She is also survived by many
loving nieces. A Funeral Service was held at the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, Everett, on Monday, August 7. Rocco-CarrHenderson Funeral Home
1-877-71ROCCO roccofuneralhomes.com

Florence M.
(Colella) Grugnale

A

t age 92, of Everett on
July 30. Beloved wife of
the late William Grugnale
Sr. Loving mother of William
Grugnale Jr., Christine Laing
and Steven Grugnale. She
is survived by her beloved
grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Stacy, Scott, Paul, and
the late Mark and Ricky; and
great grandchildren, Katelyn,
Victoria, Peter and John Henry. Loving sister of Jeanette

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